Ed: A hunch won't stand up in court, Frank. What we need are hard facts.Frank: Look, Ed. Ludwig was the only one besides us who knew Nordberg was still alive. Next thing you know, some thug tries to knock him off in the hospital.Ed: Yeah, but going into Ludwig's office without a warrant, you're taking a big chance.Frank: I know. You take a chance getting up in the morning, crossing the street or sticking your face in a fan.

Mayor: Now Drebin, I don't want any trouble like you had on the South Side like last year, that's my policy.Frank: Well, when I see five weirdos dressed in togas, stabbing a man in the middle of the park in front of a full view of 100 people, I shoot the bastards, that's my policy.Mayor: That was a Shakesphere In The Park Production of Julius Caesar, you moron! You killed five actors! Good ones!

Jane: I've heard police work is dangerous.Frank: It is. That's why I carry a big gun.Jane: Aren't you afraid it might go off accidentally?Frank: I used to have that problem.Jane: What did you do about it?Frank: I just think about baseball.

Jane: I've heard police work is dangerous.Frank: It is. That's why I carry a big gun.Jane: Aren't you afraid it might go off accidentally?Frank: I used to have that problem.Jane: What did you do about it?Frank: I just think about baseball.